Rockford Town Council
January 18. 2012
7:00 p.m.
Mayor Micki Harnois brought the meeting to order after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members present were: Clint Stevenson, Jim Oshanick, and Steve Meyer. Public Works Operator John Goyke and Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw were also present. Council members Stan Seehorn and Thomas Smith were absent.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki announced that the silo off of Lake Street has been moved to where it meets the set backs. She further reported that the trailer that has been parked next to the Grange Hall will soon be emptied and moved.
The Town had a trap set for the Pit Bull dog that is located at 17 E. Spring Street. The trap has now disappeared. Clint will look into finding a trap for the Town.
Micki also reported that the Town did not have a contract with Spokanimal. Darlene mentioned that Spokanimal would like the Town to adopt the animal control ordinance that Fairfield has.
Kathy Creed was present and asked if the Town was going to pay for her two vet bills resulting from the Pit Bull attacking her dog. The first one is in the amount of $ 77.48 and the second one was in the amount of $ 65.68. It was the consensus of the Council to pay for the vet bills and then invoice the owner of the Pit Bull.
Minutes
Jim made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 4th meeting. Clint seconded the motion; motion carried.
Checks
Clint made the motion to pay check # 11286 for $ 500.00 to JUB Engineers. Jim seconded the motion; motion carried.
Old Business
Darlene reported that if the Town places the Fire Levy on the April 17th ballot the information needs to be in to the Election office by March 2nd. Bill and Kathy Creed offered to help promote the levy. Darlene will check with both Brad Marlow and Stan Seehorn to confirm if they want it on the April ballot.
The Council will review the draft Shoreline Interlocal agreement to act upon at the next meeting. Micki informed the Council this agreement is for a grant funded by the DOE between the Towns of Latah, Waverly and Rockford. The current shoreline master plan needs to be updated by 2013.
The Town is currently reviewing the agreement for the water reservoir easement for the Stan Primmer’s property.
Micki reported that there had been a recycling meeting at Fairfield with Sunshine Disposal. At this time the four towns of Latah, Waverly, Fairfield and Rockford had agreed to try a six month pilot program. Each town will have containers for citizens to place their items in. This program will start in March. The Town will have to pay for the pick up fees. At this time it has been planned for Rockford to have three containers. It will cost the Town approximately $ 120 per week. The location of the containers has not been decided however the west side of the Town’s shop has been discussed.
Micki reported that the Town had placed three liens for past due utilities earlier on in the month.
Regarding the easement work on Stan Primmer’s property for the SW reservoir, Micki read what AWC had sent to the Town , explaining that the Town belongs to a group that is self insured through its membership and can not add any person or group as an “additional insured”. However it provides blanket contractual coverage to its members that extent protection to the Evidence of Coverage Holder of the member. This information will be given to the Primmer’s.
Public Works
John spoke of the well house additions projects with the electrical and other problems. The projects will not be accepted until they are completed and approved. The retainage will not be given until all is approved.
John further reported that CDBG had sent the contractor a letter concerning the incompliance issues with federal wages and the required reports.
The new reservoir is working fine. The three identified leaks will be fixed in the spring.
A discussion took place regarding a diving company that would inspect for rust and leaks and clean the tanks. John explained that the contractors for the reservoir project pay to have the items fixed not to indentify them. John will find out to see if the cost of the diving crew is under the warranty.
Micki will contact Randy Noble of TD&H to set up a meeting with Steve M and Stan S, who will also be attending, to go over the final reservoir spread sheet.
Micki reported that the CDBG advisory committee has preliminarily chosen to fully fund the Town’s application for Pond #1’s project, contingent upon HUD’s approval on the census methodology used back in 2006. There will be a Public Hearing before the final allocations are approved.
John spoke of some Federal funds available for shovel ready projects. John had suggested funds could possibly go towards some of the lagoon improvement projects. John had spoken with Layne of JUB Engineering for costs. Information needs to be in by January 27th. It was the consensus of the Council to go forward with the plan for improvements on the lagoons.
AWC RMSA has $ 1,000 available for a Loss Control Grant. Information needs to be into AWC by January 27th. Clint made a motion to approve $ 1,000 to go towards electrical work in the Town’s shop, which had been previously applied for. Steve seconded the motion; motion carried.
John reported that the newer truck runs good and the sander works great. Jim O suggested having the truck sand blasted and painted for rust proof.
Bill Creed asked if JUB Engineering has a contract with the Town. Micki answered that no, JUB didn’t have a contract with the Town for on call services.
John had a sample of grindings/substance that he had dumped out of the pressure pump at Well #4. John will contact Boyd Wood to see if he can tell what is in the substance.
Meeting adjourned.
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Darlene LaShaw, Clerk Micki Harnois, Mayor.
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